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HR 9259·Federal·house

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026

In CommitteeFiled Jun 11, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 11, 2026

Summary

The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act adds a right for unaccompanied children facing removal to be represented by a lawyer appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services at no cost to the child. It also requires the government to give these children a copy of their immigration file and at least ten days to review it before any hearing. The goal is to improve fairness and efficiency in immigration courts.

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